Less than a month after announcing he would be leaving the helm of the Birmingham Police Department, Scott Thurmond has announced that he will remain in law enforcement, working an hour away from the Magic City.

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond has been named as deputy chief at the University of Alabama Police Department (UAPD).

A big name from the state's business scene has been tapped for a new role with University of Alabama. Grayson Hall is the newest member of the University of Alabama System's board of trustees. Hall, who graduated from the system and is and the retired chairman and CEO of Regions Financial Corp.

Alabama went back to work on Tuesday to begin its preparation for Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide worked out for two hours in full pads inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility. Tuesday’s work started at 10:05 a.

A new-look SEC matchup kicks off under the lights this weekend as Oklahoma plays host to Alabama. Here’s what the oddsmakers are predicting for the game. Alabama sits at 8-2 and firmly in the College Football Playoff picture as selection draws closer but can’t afford any more mistakes going forward.